Object number
74/110
Description
This is a red handkerchief used by H. S. Foord, a shepherd in Sussex, for carrying his lunch. The handkerchief was last used in 1973.
This is a red handkerchief used by H. S. Foord, a shepherd in Sussex, for carrying his lunch. The handkerchief was last used in 1973.
Physical description
Handkerchief: cotton
Label Text
Handkerchiefs, 1940s. These red and white cotton handkerchiefs were also used as neckerchiefs. Many farmers of the mid twentieth century used items in this simple country style. One of the examples shown here came as part of a set bought in 1940 at a cost of three shillings and eleven-and-a-half pence, which included eight-and-a-half pence tax. MERL 97/37/4, MERL 74/110, MERL 79/4 [Although this label was never actually displayed the actual objects were used to dress a large display case].
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Handkerchief, shepherd’s // red cotton // Place of use- Sussex, Owner- H. S. Foord, Shepherd, Use carrying lunch // Mrs P. D. Butterfield, Eastbourne // Description: Red cotton square with beige and ecru markings’
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